Population 8,565 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ruby Hill
Household size in Ruby Hill
| Period | Ruby Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.06 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Ruby Hill average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.88, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ruby Hill
| Period | Ruby Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.8 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Ruby Hill are younger than 40.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider Denver area, where the median age is 38.5. The median age has climbed from 31.5 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ruby Hill
| Period | Ruby Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Ruby Hill: 17.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Denver neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households: only four of 53.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ruby Hill
Renters in Ruby Hill
| Period | Ruby Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.4% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.0% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.7% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Ruby Hill than nationally: 45.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the west. The renter share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ruby Hill
| Period | Ruby Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Ruby Hill: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Denver area. Vacancy has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ruby Hill
| Period | Ruby Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Ruby Hill is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ruby Hill
| Period | Ruby Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $679 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $828 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,097 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,165 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$487 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ruby Hill costs $1,165 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $487 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 38.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. No other Denver neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ruby Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Ruby Hill
| Period | Ruby Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.8 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Ruby Hill than nationally: 26.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 18.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Ruby Hill has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Denver neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ruby Hill
| Period | Ruby Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.4% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 59.4% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.0% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 68.5% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over three in ten adults in Ruby Hill never finished high school, well above the national share: only 68.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points, as it has nationally. Only two of Denver's 53 neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ruby Hill
| Period | Ruby Hill | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Ruby Hill than nationally: unemployment was 6.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ruby Hill compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Hill | 2.62 | 40.2 | 17.7% | 45.7% | 6.6% | 1960 | $1,165 | 26.4% | 68.5% | 6.5% |
| Athmar Park | 2.64 | 34.5 | 11.0% | 30.7% | 5.1% | 1953 | $1,620 | 30.9% | 73.5% | 5.6% |
| Mar Lee | 3.15 | 32.6 | 16.3% | 41.3% | 3.3% | 1962 | $1,945 | 27.4% | 68.9% | 4.5% |
| Harvey Park | 2.48 | 41.0 | 13.4% | 22.4% | 5.8% | 1958 | $1,687 | 27.3% | 78.9% | 5.0% |
| Westwood | 3.16 | 29.7 | 23.3% | 57.2% | 4.0% | 1963 | $1,585 | 12.0% | 59.7% | 4.8% |
| Valverde | 2.18 | 37.7 | 13.0% | 56.5% | 9.7% | 1957 | $1,284 | 24.2% | 80.0% | 3.0% |
| Platt Park | 2.17 | 40.0 | 4.2% | 36.4% | 5.6% | 1953 | $2,608 | 79.9% | 97.9% | 1.7% |
| Barnum | 2.65 | 40.0 | 13.1% | 36.6% | 9.5% | 1948 | $1,459 | 24.3% | 69.7% | 5.5% |
| Baker | 1.76 | 34.3 | 1.8% | 63.2% | 9.1% | 1964 | $1,824 | 74.2% | 96.9% | 2.5% |
| Washington Park | 2.11 | 41.4 | 1.7% | 31.5% | 5.0% | 1952 | $2,265 | 82.6% | 99.1% | 2.9% |
| Barnum West | 2.59 | 44.5 | 16.6% | 19.8% | 2.8% | 1956 | $1,822 | 23.5% | 68.9% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ruby Hill. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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